Economics
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Economy
Economic management
Macroeconomics
Economic policy
Report
Inclusion of people with disabilities on the boards of not-for-profit disability service providers
This report discusses inclusion and diversity in the board rooms of the 75 largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia. It finds that just over a fifth of the providers have two or more leaders with disabilities currently serving on their boards and all of these boards reported positive outcomes from the appointments.
Report
Fast-track Supermarket Entry and Expansion Omnibus Bill
This report proposes drafting instructions for a Fast-track Supermarket Entry and Expansion Omnibus Bill, which would rapidly approve retail grocery developments at scale and cut through complex barriers that are preventing new supermarket chains from entering the New Zealand market. This would enable stronger retail grocery competition.
Report
‘Big box’ retailer price setting
This report details an inquiry investigating the role of Australia's 'big box' retailers and large format retailers in price setting. The inquiry received 19 submissions but was unable to hold public hearings before the 2025 Federal election was called and has therefore made no findings or recommendations.
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Productivity before and after COVID-19
This paper examines the rapid rise, and subsequent rapid decline, in labour productivity over the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds Australia’s productivity performance during the pandemic presents no clear long-term implications. This further emphasises the need to address Australia’s long-run productivity problem.
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Work-related violence in government schools
This audit examined students behaving in a violent way toward staff in Victorian government schools. It finds that reasonable steps are taken to provide a work environment that is safe from work-related violence, but there are weaknesses in how that safe environment is maintained. It presents three key findings and four recommendations.